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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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