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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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