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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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