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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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