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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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