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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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