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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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