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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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