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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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