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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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