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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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