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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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