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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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