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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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