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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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