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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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