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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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