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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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