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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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