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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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