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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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