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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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