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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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