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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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