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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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