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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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