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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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