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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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