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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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