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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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