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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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