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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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