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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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