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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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