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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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