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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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