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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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