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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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