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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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