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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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