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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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