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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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