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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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