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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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