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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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