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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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