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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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