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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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