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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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