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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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