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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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