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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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