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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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