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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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