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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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