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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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