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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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