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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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