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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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