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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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