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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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