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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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