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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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