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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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