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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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