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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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