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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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