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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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