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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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