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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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