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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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