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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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