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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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