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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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