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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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