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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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