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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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