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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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