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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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