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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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