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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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