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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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