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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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