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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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