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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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