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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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