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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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