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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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