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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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