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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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