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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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