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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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