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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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