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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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