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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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