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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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