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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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