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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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