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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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