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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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