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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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