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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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