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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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