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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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