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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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