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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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