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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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