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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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