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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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