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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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