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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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