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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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