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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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