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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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