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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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