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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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