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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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