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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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