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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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