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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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