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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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