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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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