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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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