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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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