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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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