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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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