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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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