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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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