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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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