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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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