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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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