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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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