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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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