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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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