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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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