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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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