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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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