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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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