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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 (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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