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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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