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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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