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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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