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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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