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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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