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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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