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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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