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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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