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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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