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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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