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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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