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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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