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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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