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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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