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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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