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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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