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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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