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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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