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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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