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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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