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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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