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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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