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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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