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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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