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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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