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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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