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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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