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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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