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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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