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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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