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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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