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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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