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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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