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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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