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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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