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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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