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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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