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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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