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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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