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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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