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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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