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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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