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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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