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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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