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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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