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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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