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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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