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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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