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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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