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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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