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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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