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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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