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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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