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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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