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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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