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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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