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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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