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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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