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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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