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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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