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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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