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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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