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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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