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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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