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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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