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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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