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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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