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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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