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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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