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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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