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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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