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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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