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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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