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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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