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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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