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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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