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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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