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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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