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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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