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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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