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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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