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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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