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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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