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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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