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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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