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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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