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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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