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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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