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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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