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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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