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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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