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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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