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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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