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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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