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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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