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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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