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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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