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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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