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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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