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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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