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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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