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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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