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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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