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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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