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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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