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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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