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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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