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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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