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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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