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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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