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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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