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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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