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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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