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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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