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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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