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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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