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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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