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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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