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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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