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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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