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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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