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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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