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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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