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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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