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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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