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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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