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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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