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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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