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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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