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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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