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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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