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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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