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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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