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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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