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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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