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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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