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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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