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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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