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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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