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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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