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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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