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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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