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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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