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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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