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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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