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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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