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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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