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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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