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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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