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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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