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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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