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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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