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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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