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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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