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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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