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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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