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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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