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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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