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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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