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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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