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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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