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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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