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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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