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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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