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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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