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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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