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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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