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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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