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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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