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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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