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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies 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 we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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