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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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