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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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