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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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