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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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