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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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