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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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