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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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