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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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