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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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