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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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