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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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