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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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