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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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