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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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