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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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