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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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