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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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