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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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