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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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