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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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