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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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