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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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