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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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