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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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