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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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