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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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