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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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