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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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