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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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