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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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