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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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