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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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