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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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