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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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