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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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