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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses 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 blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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