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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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