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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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