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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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