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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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