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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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