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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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