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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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