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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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