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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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