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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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