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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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