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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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