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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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