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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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