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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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