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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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