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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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