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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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