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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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