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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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