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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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