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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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