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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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