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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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