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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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