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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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