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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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