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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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