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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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