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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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