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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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