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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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