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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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