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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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