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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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