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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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