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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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