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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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