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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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