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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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