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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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