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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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