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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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