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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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