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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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