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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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