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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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