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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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