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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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