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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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