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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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