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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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