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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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