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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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