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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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