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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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