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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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