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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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