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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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