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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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