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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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