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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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