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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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