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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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