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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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