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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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