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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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