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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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