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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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