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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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