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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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