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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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