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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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