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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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