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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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