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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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