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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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