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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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