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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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