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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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