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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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