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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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