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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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