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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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