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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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