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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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