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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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