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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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