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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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