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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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