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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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