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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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