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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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