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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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