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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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