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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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