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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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