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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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