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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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