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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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