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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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