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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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