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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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