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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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