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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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