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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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