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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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