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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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