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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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