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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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