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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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