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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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