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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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