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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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