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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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