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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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