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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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