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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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