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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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