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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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