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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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