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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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