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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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