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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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