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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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