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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually 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 online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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