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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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