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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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