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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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