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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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