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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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