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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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