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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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