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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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