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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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