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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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