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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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