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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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