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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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