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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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