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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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