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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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