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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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