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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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