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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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