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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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