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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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