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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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