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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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