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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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