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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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