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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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