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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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