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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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