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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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