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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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