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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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