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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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