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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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