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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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