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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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