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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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