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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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