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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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