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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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