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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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